S+H Staff

Legislation reintroduced by House Democrats on March 21 aims to reform the nation’s mine safety and health laws.

The Chemical Safety Board and the Occupational Safety and Heath Review Commission both ranked in the top 10 of best federal agencies to work for among similar-sized agencies for 2012, according to a survey sponsored by the Partnership for Public Service.

Strong interest in two upcoming OSHA stakeholder meetings on crane operator certification requirements has prompted the agency to add a third.

Advocacy group Mental Health America is providing workplace wellness resources as part of National Workplace Wellness Week (April 1-7).

Washington – A free mobile app released March 21 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides safety information on consumer vehicles.

Portland, OR – The number of workplace fatalities in Oregon remained relatively stable in 2009, according to an annual report from the Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on March 14 published a final rule that updates exemptions for certain agriculture vehicles and their drivers.

Washington – Certain highway safety grant programs will continue to receive funding through Sept. 30 after nearly being cut by a resolution from the House.

Chicago – Total knee replacements may help employees with arthritis or a knee injury return to work, finds a new study from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Salt Lake City – Nursing home worker safety and health is the topic of a new statewide emphasis initiative from the Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division.